NEWSThe French revolution is complete.
After looking dead in the water following three consecutive losses, France defeated Lithuania 77-72 in the title game and lifted the UMCOR U18 European Championship gold medal. |
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Lithuania surged ahead in the second quarter and withstood a furious Turkish comeback attempt in the fourth quarter to win 87-80 in the semi-finals of the UMCOR U18 European Championship Men.
The Baltic giants have won seven consecutive games and are now one victory shy of the gold medal. |
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More HeadlinesLithuania took down Greece 84-65 in Amaliada to claim their sixth consecutive victory and a spot in the semi-final round.
Martynas Gecevicius scored 16 and Zygimantas Janavicius stepped up for Lithuania with 15 points, including three momentum-breaking three pointers. |
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A strong start, solid defense and a significant rebounding advantage were the ingredients for Lithuania’s 88-71 win over Italy in the teams’ quarter-final round match-up.
Lithuania, with a 2-0 record in the quarter-final round, is now one win away from qualifying for the semi-finals. They can also advance tonight if Greece defeats France. |
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ADMINISTRATIONOfficeAddress:
Birzelio 23-osios Str.5, 03206 Vilnius, LTU
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StaffPresident: Arvydas Sabonis
Secretary General: Mindaugas Balciunas
Press contact: Dalius Matvejevas
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